HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
11,787 km
7,324 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
11,787 km
7,324 mi / 6,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HAN PAO
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code HAN PAO
ICAO Code VVNB KPAO
City Hanoi Palo Alto
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 39 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 37.460000, -122.120000

Hanoi (HAN) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 11,787 kilometers (7,324 miles / 6,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Hanoi, it's 19:02 in Palo Alto. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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